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CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Texas Rangers DH Kyle Higashioka almost put out twice by Detroit Tigers All-Stars in strange sequence
Texas designated hitter Kyle Higashioka was almost put out twice by All-Star players from the Detroit Tigers in a strange sequence in the third inning of the Rangers' 2-0 win Friday night. He still never scored. Higashioka first reached base on a one-out single, a sinking liner that American League starting left fielder Riley Greene had in his glove after a sliding play on the ball that was ruled to have hit the ground. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch challenged, but the safe call stood after a lengthy replay review. The ball certainly bounced, but it was unclear on several angles if Greene had the tip of his glove under the ball when it ricocheted up into the webbing. With Higashioka at first, Jonah Heim then hit a grounder up the middle fielded by shortstop Javier Báez on the move in front of second base. Still going forward, Báez extended his glove and the ball to his left without making contact with Higashioka, who did a sidestep and stopped seemingly out of the baseline to avoid him. The shortstop then made a throw wide of first base that allowed Heim to reach safely and Higashioka to advance to third. Second base umpire Alfonso Marquez, also the crew chief, was explaining his call to Báez when Hinch came out for a lengthy argument. Hinch said the explanation he got was that Báez didn't make enough of an effort to tag Higashioka. Báez was the AL starting center fielder in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, but in the first game out of the break for the Tigers made his 28th start at shortstop — the same number of games he has started in the outfield this season. Higashioka got stranded at third base when Josh Smith had a shallow flyout on a 3-0 pitch before Corey Seager struck out. Seager's two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning produced the only runs. That included Cody Freeman scoring as a pinch-runner in his big-league debut when ran for Higashioka, who had doubled earlier in the inning before Smith walked.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Rangers DH Kyle Higashioka almost put out twice by Tigers All-Stars in strange sequence
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers designated hitter Kyle Higashioka was almost put out twice by All-Star players from Detroit in a strange sequence in the third inning Friday night. He still never scored. Higashioka first reached base on a one-out single, a sinking liner that American League starting left fielder Riley Greene had in his glove after a sliding play on the ball that was ruled to have hit the ground. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch challenged, but the safe call stood after a lengthy replay review. The ball certainly bounced, but it was unclear on several angles if Greene had the tip of his glove under the ball when it ricocheted up into the webbing. With Higashioka at first, Jonah Heim then hit a grounder up the middle fielded by shortstop Javier Báez on the move in front of second base. Still going forward, Báez extended his glove and the ball to his left without making contact with Higashioka, who did a sidestep and stopped seemingly out of the baseline to avoid him. The shortstop then made a throw wide of first base that allowed Heim to reach safely and Higashioka to advance to third. Second base umpire Alfonso Marquez, also the crew chief, was explaining his call to Báez when Hinch came out for a lengthy argument. Báez was the AL starting center fielder in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, but in the first game out of the break for the Tigers made his 28th start at shortstop — the same number of games he has started in the outfield this season. Higashioka got stranded at third base when Josh Smith had a shallow flyout on a 3-0 pitch before Corey Seager struck out. ___ AP MLB:
Washington Post
3 days ago
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- Washington Post
Rangers DH Kyle Higashioka almost put out twice by Tigers All-Stars in strange sequence
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers designated hitter Kyle Higashioka was almost put out twice by All-Star players from Detroit in a strange sequence in the third inning Friday night. He still never scored. Higashioka first reached base on a one-out single, a sinking liner that American League starting left fielder Riley Greene had in his glove after a sliding play on the ball that was ruled to have hit the ground.
Associated Press
3 days ago
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- Associated Press
Rangers DH Kyle Higashioka almost put out twice by Tigers All-Stars in strange sequence
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers designated hitter Kyle Higashioka was almost put out twice by All-Star players from Detroit in a strange sequence in the third inning Friday night. He still never scored. Higashioka first reached base on a one-out single, a sinking liner that American League starting left fielder Riley Greene had in his glove after a sliding play on the ball that was ruled to have hit the ground. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch challenged, but the safe call stood after a lengthy replay review. The ball certainly bounced, but it was unclear on several angles if Greene had the tip of his glove under the ball when it ricocheted up into the webbing. With Higashioka at first, Jonah Heim then hit a grounder up the middle fielded by shortstop Javier Báez on the move in front of second base. Still going forward, Báez extended his glove and the ball to his left without making contact with Higashioka, who did a sidestep and stopped seemingly out of the baseline to avoid him. The shortstop then made a throw wide of first base that allowed Heim to reach safely and Higashioka to advance to third. Second base umpire Alfonso Marquez, also the crew chief, was explaining his call to Báez when Hinch came out for a lengthy argument. Báez was the AL starting center fielder in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, but in the first game out of the break for the Tigers made his 28th start at shortstop — the same number of games he has started in the outfield this season. Higashioka got stranded at third base when Josh Smith had a shallow flyout on a 3-0 pitch before Corey Seager struck out. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Tigers Slugger Riley Green Turned Down Multiple Home Run Derby Invites?
Riley Greene has led the Detroit Tigers' offense in its rise to the top of the American League, and his efforts were rewarded. On Tuesday night, Greene batted second in the AL starting lineup for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Despite an 0-for-3 effort with two strikeouts, it was a fun experience for the 24-year-old outfielder. However, Greene had an opportunity to raise his brand to a higher level on Monday night. According to Greene, through Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold, he declined multiple invitations from MLB to participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta, GA. Greene is third in the AL with 24 home runs, only behind Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. Detroit fans would have loved to watch their homegrown product hit on the big stage Monday night, but he didn't believe it was the right time. Riley Greene explains decision to decline Home Run Derby invites 'I'm just trying to stay healthy,' Greene said. 'It's a lot of swings. Some guys can do it. It's meant for some guys. I don't think it's meant for me right now because I haven't hit on the field in two years. I don't think I would have maybe done a good job.' There have been plenty of examples over the last decade of MLB players not performing at a high level following their participation in the Home Run Derby. Greene, who has battled injuries over the past few seasons, didn't want to risk injury or ruin his swing. It's understandable, as the Tigers have the best record in MLB. Despite the declined invitations, Greene had the honor of starting the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in the outfield next to Judge and his teammate, Javier Baez. It was a special moment for the Tigers outfielder, and now he will focus on leading his team to the World Series in Headlines No Trade? Phillies May Promote Top Prospect Instead of Dealing for Outfield Help Washington Nationals All-Star Emerges as Surprising Trade Deadline Candidate Cleveland Browns Distancing From Quinshon Judkins After Arrest? 'Not Going To Push Anything': Joel Embiid Provides Revealing Update On 76ers Return
